Breon Corcoran is stepping down as CEO of Paddy Power Betfair to be replaced by Worldpay CEO Peter Jackson. The operator informed the stock market this morning that Corcoran is leaving after 16 years with the Paddy Power Group and having overseen the successful merger with the Betfair betting exchange in February 2016. The news saw the share price drop 5%. Chairman …
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Lottomatica, the Rome-based gaming, lottery, iLottery and iGaming operator, has launched an affiliate programme for its Italian online gambling web portal. The new affiliate programme for the multi-vertical brand is in partnership with Income Access, Paysafe Group’s marketing software provider, and will be managed using the Income Access platform. Licensed by Italian gambling regulator Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli …
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With 19 days until the opening bell of the most anticipated boxing event in recent memory, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor has already smashed betting records. Betfair has revealed that betting on the bout has already surpassed the £10m mark, making it the biggest boxing event in Betfair history. The previous record was £8.9m, set in 2015 when …
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Major gaming show organiser Clarion Gaming has made what it is calling an important enhancement to the customer experience for both ICE visitors and exhibitors following a comprehensive review and subsequent creation of a new show hub. The new site has been developed to reflect the pivotal role ICE plays in the gaming industry calendar and provides exhibitors with the …
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The government of Caribbean nations Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the dropping of all felony charges by US authorities against Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre, pointing out that the decision highlights the US’ failure to comply with WTO ruling on Internet Gaming and has called once again for the US to settle its own WTO dispute with Antigua & Barbuda. For five years, Ayre …
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Middlesbrough Football Club has welcomed back Coral as it official partner for the next three seasons. This new partnership has been formed off the back of a number of successful commercial activities carried out by the club and Coral last season. Coral has agreed to provide betting services at The Riverside Stadium on every match-day. The service will allow anyone …
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Bookmaker Betfred has once again turned to former England international Stuart Pearce to be the face of its football betting campaign on Sky Sports. The bookmaker likes the former Manchester City manager’s no-nonsense opinion as it believes he has great credibility from his much-travelled hard-tackling playing career at Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham and City. He picked up 78 …
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Major payments provider Paysafe is to be acquired by private equity giants CVC and Blackstone after the company’s board gave a great light to the 590p per share offer that was put on the table last month. The deal values Paysafe at £2.96bn and brings the company, which recently bought affiliate scheme business Income Access, under the ownership of two …
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HiPay and Play’n GO have been confirmed as the two headline sponsors for the official Betting on Sports networking party at Altitude 360 on Wednesday 13 September. The world class Altitude 360, located on the 29th floor of Westminster’s tallest building, has been selected by SBC Events for its 360-degree view of the UK’s capital city, renowned party atmosphere and …
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Ladbrokes has joined Sheffield United’s Premier League mission after agreeing a three-season deal to become the club’s new Official Stadium Betting Partner. The multi-channel betting and gaming brand has also gained a prominent presence on the Championship club’s social media channels to support betting activity prior to all games. This is in addition to the package of match-day advertising and …
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